Cooking Our Way

My Aunt Abbie Smith would make great quantities of these when she knew we were coming to visit—very memorable.

1 c. sugar
1 t. soda
1 c. brown sugar
1 t. baking powder
1 ½ c. vegetable shortening
1 t. salt
3 eggs
1 cup chopped pecans
4 c. sifted flour
1 t. vanilla

Melt shortening.  Stir in sugar while still warm.  Beat in whole eggs.  Sift flour, soda, baking powder and salt and stir into shortening mixture.  Add nuts and vanilla.  Shape into long rolls, wrap in waxed paper and store in refrigerator at least twelve hours.  Cut thin and bake on un-greased cookie sheets for 10 to 12 minutes in 375 degree oven.  Makes 12 dozen small cookies